Teen crushed in Brisbane accident, Australia. News story in Forkliftaction News

This Week's News

Teen crushed in Brisbane accident

News Story

- 11 Jul 2019 ( #931 ) - Caboolture, Qld, Australia

<1 min read

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are investigating. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK

A teenage boy has been run over and crushed by a forklift in a workplace accident north of Brisbane.

Emergency services were called to the industrial area on Tuesday.

Firefighters helped to free the teenager who was trapped under the forklift and he was rushed to the Queensland Children's Hospital in a serious condition with significant leg and pelvic injuries.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are investigating.

Also Read:

Anonymous news tip-off form

Logistics company fined for accident 22 Aug 2024 - Warrington, United Kingdom - 1 min read

Read story

Telehandler knocks out power 22 Aug 2024 - Auburn, ME, United States - 1 min read

Read story

Court reduces forklift accident fine 18 Jul 2024 - Birmingham, United Kingdom - 1 min read

Read story

This Week's News

Business Announcements

Industry Blogs

Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here

Hyster is a world-leading provider of forklift trucks and services in the materials handling industry.

Hyster

Know what to expect! Lock in your CPM with Forkliftaction

Transparent, effective, accountable. With Forkliftaction advertising you will know exactly what to expect before the start of your next campaign.

Tell us your objectives and we’ll propose a competitively priced, brand-centred campaign with your CPM* fixed at the campaign’s start. Geo-targeted campaigns available!

For audience statistics and a concise overview of our advertising offer DOWNLOAD our Media Kit.

* CPM = Cost-Per-Thousand impressions